Union of Concerned Scientists
JULY 17, 2023
The fabulous growth of wind and solar builds on states’ clean energy policy and corporate decarbonization targets. However, great opportunities for more new clean energy supplies to replace fossil fuel energy need supporting grid investments. Where do we go for that modern infrastructure?
Legal Planet
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
How would environmental law look different and how might we be thinking about it differently? Conventional pollution controls would have been seen as transition measures until the shift to clean energy, so the Clean Air Act would have been written differently. And we would have created incentives for clean energy sources.
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Union of Concerned Scientists
NOVEMBER 27, 2023
Michigan legislators recently passed a series of energy-related bills that Gov. Gretchen Whitmer is expected to sign into law tomorrow. Additionally, SB 271 requires utilities to achieve a “clean energy” portfolio of at least 80 percent in 2035 and 100 percent in 2040. What Still Needs to be Done?
Union of Concerned Scientists
MAY 19, 2022
Minnesota needs substantial investments now to build toward an equitable clean energy future. The bad news is, they have to find a compromise between two vastly different clean energy bills—by Monday. With such a wide gulf to cross, Minnesota could miss another opportunity to advance many key clean energy programs.
Legal Planet
DECEMBER 11, 2023
These laws are an important step in the right direction. But 2023 found the new law subject to a referendum to overturn its terms, which will come before voters in November 2024. Newsom vetoed an end-of-session gut-and-amend by Sen.
Law and Environment
AUGUST 11, 2022
5060 ), titled An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind, into law on Thursday August 11, 2022. The law keeps the required procurement total at 5.6 Renewable Energy. The post Massachusetts Passes Climate Bill Focused on Clean Energy and Offshore Wind first appeared on Law and the Environment.
E2 Law Blog
MARCH 4, 2024
16, 2022), among other things creates tax incentives for clean energy development. The IRA enhances those tax credits for energy projects located on a “brownfield.” The Inflation Reduction Act, Pub. 117-169, 136 Stat. That enhancement will increase development pressure on “brownfield” sites.
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